Artist Alex Alampi Jr. appears at Salem County Historical Society

SALEM — The Salem County Historical Society’s current exhibition “Palettes of the Past: Salem County Art and Artists” offers visitors a taste of Salem County’s artistic legacy through portraits, landscapes, and illustrations. The exhibit spans the past 200 years, but what of our living County artists?

This fall, the society is hosting five of the county’s top contemporary artists who bring a public view of this continuing legacy.

Special to the SunbeamOn Saturday, noon to 3:30 p.m., the Salem County Historical Society hosts a demonstration by artist Alex Alampi Jr.

Visitors will meet the artists, converse with, and get close to the action as they learn about the materials, techniques, and inspirations that current regional artists are using.

Artists will be working in the “Palettes of the Past” exhibition space- creating within the context of the county’s artistic legacy.

On Saturday, noon to 3:30 p.m., the society hosts a demonstration by artist Alex Alampi Jr.

The society encourages you to take this unique opportunity to spend the afternoon with Alampi and his work. He will be demonstrating his techniques, speaking about his inspirations, and working on a new piece — within the setting of the society’s museum gallery.

Admission to “Palettes of the Present: Salem County Artists at Work” is included in $5 museum admission, free for members. Mention that you are an employee of the County of Salem and get two admissions for the price of one.